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astroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) leaves a bad taste in millions of mouths every day. The large number of suf- ferers (estimates range as high as 30% of the U.S. popula- tion), combined with growing concerns about the medica- tions traditionally used to treat it (see "Serious Side Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors" on page 52), are creating a huge potential market for minimally invasive surgical and endoscopic procedures. Here's a look at 5 promising new approaches the FDA has either recently approved or is likely to in the next few years. Stretta Approved by the FDA in 2000, Stretta (marketed by Mederi G 1 A U G U S T 2 0 1 6 • O U T PA T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T • 8 1 New Technologies for Treating GERD 5 The list of minimally invasive surgical and endoscopic options is expanding. Ronnie Fass, MD Cleveland, Ohio • HELP ON THE WAY Several promising technologies for treating GERD have either recently been approved by the FDA, or likely will be in the next few years.

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